Funding Opportunity - Catalysing the Artificial Intelligence Opportunity in Our Regions Round 1

The Federal Government has released the guidelines for the Catalysing the Artificial Intelligence Opportunity in Our Regions Round 1 Grant.

The grant round will open in early January and closes on 21 February, 2022. 
 
What do you get?
 
Grants from $250,000 to $500,000 - matched.
 
Who is this for?
 
Regional industries, businesses and communities partnering together to deliver projects using artificial intelligence (AI) technologies.
 
Applicants should demonstrate how their project: 

• Supports the development, implementation and demonstration of real-world applications of artificial intelligence technologies that address challenges in regional area(s) in Australia.

• Increases the awareness and understanding of real-world artificial intelligence applications, opportunities, benefits and risks in regional area(s).

• Develops new partnerships between regional industries, businesses and communities with the Australian technology sector.

Successful applicants and projects will contribute to the program’s goals. The program outcomes are:

• Increased adoption, development and use of artificial intelligence technologies in regional area(s) to lift the competitiveness, productivity and sustainability of industry and business.

• Greater trust, inclusion and awareness of artificial intelligence technologies and their applications in regional area(s)

• To bring forward the potential economic, productivity, social and environmental benefits of artificial intelligence in regional Australian economies and communities, supporting job creation.